Fort Wayne, IN – Drivers across Northern Indiana are urged to use caution Monday morning as freezing drizzle creates slick travel conditions on major roadways, including I-69, I-469, and several U.S. highways.
According to the National Weather Service Northern Indiana, freezing drizzle developed behind departing snowfall early Monday and is causing icy patches on untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses. The drizzle is expected to gradually diminish from west to east through late morning and early afternoon.
The hazardous travel zone includes Allen, St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, DeKalb, and LaGrange counties, impacting communities such as Fort Wayne, South Bend, Elkhart, Warsaw, and Angola. Drivers on I-94 near South Bend, US-30 through Warsaw, and US-33 in Elkhart County may encounter reduced traction during the morning commute.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for portions of northern Indiana, as well as parts of southern Michigan and northwest Ohio, due to the potential for icy travel conditions.
Temperatures across the region are hovering near 30 degrees, allowing moisture to freeze on contact with road surfaces. Officials warn that even light drizzle can quickly create dangerous driving conditions, particularly on elevated surfaces.
Motorists are advised to slow down, increase following distance, and allow extra travel time. Road crews continue treating major routes, but slick spots may persist until temperatures rise later Monday.
Conditions are expected to improve by midday, though shaded and less-traveled roads could remain icy into the early afternoon.
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